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Athol Trollip

UDM confirms fresh bid to oust NMB mayor Athol Trollip
Article
/ 2 August 2018

UDM confirms fresh bid to oust NMB mayor Athol Trollip

The DA’s control of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro may be over next week after a fallout between mayor Athol Trollip and PA councillor Marlon Daniels

By Govan Whittles
Matatiele holds key to Bay politics
Article
/ 15 June 2018

Matatiele holds key to Bay politics

An ANC ally came to the DA’s rescue when its single councillor in Nelson Mandela Bay voted in favour of mayor Athol Trollip’s budget.

By Govan Whittles
Nelson Mandela Bay municipality finally passes its budget after fourth attempt
Article
/ 13 June 2018

Nelson Mandela Bay municipality finally passes its budget after fourth attempt

The municipality has avoided being placed under administration, after the fourth to pass the next year’s financial budget was finally successful

By Staff Reporter
DA budgets under fire
Article
/ 8 June 2018

DA budgets under fire

The ANC is accusing the DA-led governments of being anti-poor for proposing tariff hikes in Jo’burg

By Dineo Bendile
Nelson Mandela Bay budget still not approved
Article
/ 7 June 2018

Nelson Mandela Bay budget still not approved

The almost R12-billion budget for the 2018/19 financial year has to be passed. If it is not passed, the City’s administration could grind to a halt

By Staff Reporter
EFF withdraws motion of no confidence against Athol Trollip
Article
/ 10 May 2018

EFF withdraws motion of no confidence against Athol Trollip

The EFF says it has made the decision on the grounds that it could bring the motion back again at another time.

By Agency and Gemma Ritchie
READ: Maimane’s #DACongress2018 closing address
Article
/ 8 April 2018

READ: Maimane’s #DACongress2018 closing address

Maimane says this congress has reaffirmed the DA’s purpose as Democrats is not to fight for a better behaved ANC

By Staff Reporter
Athol Trollip wins contest for DA federal chair
Article
/ 8 April 2018

Athol Trollip wins contest for DA federal chair

Trollip beat out close competitor Solly Msimanga, while lesser known Annelie Lotriet came in third.

By Dineo Bendile
Msimanga still hopeful for DA national leadership position
Article
/ 8 April 2018

Msimanga still hopeful for DA national leadership position

The Tshwane mayor says he did not join the DA for positions and will continue active participation in whatever capacity he can

By Dineo Bendile
DA promises to turn South Africa blue
Article
/ 7 April 2018

DA promises to turn South Africa blue

Festive mood as Day 1 of the DA’s congress kicks off

By Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
It’s Solly vs Athol as DA opens congress in Tshwane
Article
/ 7 April 2018

It’s Solly vs Athol as DA opens congress in Tshwane

Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga is seeking to unseat Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip

By Paul Herman and Tshidi Madia
Editorial: DA at a critical juncture
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Editorial: DA at a critical juncture

‘The DA, you see, has the added challenge of not only believing its own spin but also somehow appearing to be living it’

By Editorial
Meeting for vote of no confidence in Trollip collapses
Article
/ 29 March 2018

Meeting for vote of no confidence in Trollip collapses

Trollip sees another day as the speaker walks out on a special council meeting which could have seen the mayor’s removal

By Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
WATCH LIVE: Motion of no confidence in NMB mayor Athol Trollip meeting underway
Article
/ 29 March 2018

WATCH LIVE: Motion of no confidence in NMB mayor Athol Trollip meeting underway

D-day: Today could be the day that Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip gets removed from his position in a vote of no confidence tabled by the EFF

By Staff Reporter
UDM sticks to its guns ahead of Nelson Mandela Bay showdown
Article
/ 28 March 2018

UDM sticks to its guns ahead of Nelson Mandela Bay showdown

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says anybody who is willing to be a mayor, other than the DA or Trollip, his party will support.

By Paul Herman
One man, two rallies
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/ 28 March 2018

One man, two rallies

EFF and DA to host opposing rallies in PE ahead of motion of no confidence in Mayor Athol Trollip

By Staff Reporter
Patriotic Alliance offered mayor’s position ahead of Trollip vote of no confidence
Article
/ 28 March 2018

Patriotic Alliance offered mayor’s position ahead of Trollip vote of no confidence

​In a last-ditch effort to sway the PA to vote with the opposition, the PA was offered the position of mayor on Tuesday evening

By Staff Reporter
EFF and DA to host opposing rallies in PE ahead of motion of no confidence in Trollip
Article
/ 28 March 2018

EFF and DA to host opposing rallies in PE ahead of motion of no confidence in Trollip

Malema has said that the EFF would ensure Trollip’s removal to teach the DA a lesson for their stance on land expropriation without compensation

By Christina Pitt
ANC distances itself from Trollip replacement panic
Article
/ 27 March 2018

ANC distances itself from Trollip replacement panic

The ANC’s NEC has opted to support a mayoral candidate from one of the smaller opposition parties in the council

By Mahlatse Mahlase, Lizeka Tandwa and Tshidi Madia
ANC, EFF determined to loot Nelson Mandela Bay― Maimane
Article
/ 20 March 2018

ANC, EFF determined to loot Nelson Mandela Bay― Maimane

‘What is happening here in Nelson Mandela Bay can only be compared to witchcraft’, says DA leader Mmusi Maimane

By Staff Reporter
Maimane: EFF’s motion against Trollip cannot be condoned
Article
/ 17 March 2018

Maimane: EFF’s motion against Trollip cannot be condoned

The EFF’s motion of no confidence in Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor, Athol Trollip, is motivated by the colour of Trollip’s skin says DA leader Maimane

By Staff Reporter
‘DA shouldn’t be a one-man show’ – Solly
Article
/ 16 March 2018

‘DA shouldn’t be a one-man show’ – Solly

Tshwane’s mayor, gunning for a top party post, admits the party will have to counter Ramaphoria

By Dineo Bendile
EFF sets wheels in motion to remove Trollip as NMB mayor
Article
/ 15 March 2018

EFF sets wheels in motion to remove Trollip as NMB mayor

​The EFF has filed a notice of intent to bring a motion of no confidence in Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA ‘perfectly prepared to go into opposition’ – Selfe on EFF metro threats
Article
/ 12 March 2018

DA ‘perfectly prepared to go into opposition’ – Selfe on EFF metro threats

Despite threats from its partners, the party is ready to handle whatever happens in its various metros

By Paul Herman
After opposing land expropriation, things could fall apart for the DA
Article
/ 1 March 2018

After opposing land expropriation, things could fall apart for the DA

With various crises and a revived ANC, the blue brigade is facing a testing time ahead of 2019

By Dineo Bendile
EFF offers Nelson Mandela Bay to the ANC
Article
/ 27 February 2018

EFF offers Nelson Mandela Bay to the ANC

Red berets angered by DA defiance on land expropriation without compensation

By Govan Whittles
After surviving a vote of no confidence, Trollip reshuffles his mayoral committee
Article
/ 11 December 2017

After surviving a vote of no confidence, Trollip reshuffles his mayoral committee

In a move to fill vacant posts in Public Health and Corporate Services, Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip announced changes to his committee.

By Staff Reporter
Mayor Athol Trollip confident ahead of motion of no-confidence vote
Article
/ 30 November 2017

Mayor Athol Trollip confident ahead of motion of no-confidence vote

Trollip says the motion of no confidence against him is going to fail because it is an act of revenge by ousted deputy mayor, Bobani Mongameli

By Given Sigauqwe
Coalition Wars: DA wins round one in case about UDM councillor removal in NMB
Article
/ 19 September 2017

Coalition Wars: DA wins round one in case about UDM councillor removal in NMB

An urgent application by the United Democratic Movement has been struck from the roll for want of urgency and the party ordered to pay costs.

By Raeesa Pather
DA’s Trollip: Axing UDM councillor won’t jeopardise coalition
Article
/ 28 August 2017

DA’s Trollip: Axing UDM councillor won’t jeopardise coalition

The Democratic Alliance says it’s committed to working with the United Democratic Movement but not with the deputy mayor ousted in no-confidence vote.

By Given Sigauqwe
Deputy mayor ousting leaves Mandela Bay coalition shaky
Article
/ 25 August 2017

Deputy mayor ousting leaves Mandela Bay coalition shaky

The coalition government in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro is on shaky ground following the dismissal of Deputy Mayor Bobani

By Max Matavire and Given Sigauqwe
‘Bullyboy’ Trollip angers Holomisa
Article
/ 19 May 2017

‘Bullyboy’ Trollip angers Holomisa

The DA and UDM will meet to secure the Nelson Mandela Bay coalition.

By Max Matavire
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